Commend
/kəˈmɛnd/
Definitions
To praise, mention favorably, or recommend.
/kəˈmɛnd/
To praise formally or officially.
The teacher commended the student's hard work.
💡 Simply: Imagine your teacher saying 'Great job!' to you in front of the class. That's commending. It's praising someone for something they did well.
👶 For kids: Saying good job to someone, like a superhero!
More Examples
The general commended the soldiers for their bravery.
How It's Used
"The judge commended the jury for their diligent work."
"The manager commended the employee for their outstanding performance."
From Middle English *comenden, from Old French comander, from Latin commendare, from com- "together" + mandare "to entrust, order".
Historically, 'commend' often implied entrusting something or someone to another's care, in addition to the more modern meaning of praise.
Memory tip
Think of 'command' – a commendation is like giving a positive command or approval.